PS 49 is located in the center of Middle Village, Queens and has been an important staple in the community for generations. EW Howell Construction Group was responsible for the 25,865-square-foot new addition to the current school building as well as renovations to the existing building.

This addition, which is connected to the current main lobby, accommodates 13 regular classrooms, 2 special education classrooms, 3 resource rooms, a medical suite, an exercise room, and an expanded cafeteria. The school’s play yard was resurfaced as well. The addition features a partial basement, concrete foundation walls and footings, a structural steel frame, brick and masonry exterior walls, and a glass-and-aluminum curtain wall section.

Designed by Ciardullo Architects, PS 49 kept its historic 1920s look and it has been listed as a designated site by the NYS Historic Preservation Office due to its beautiful brick work and limestone facades. The school is located next to Juniper Valley Park. The project consisted of a 25,865-square-foot  ‘L’ Shape addition to the outdoor area, allowing extra space for outdoor playgrounds, and beautiful landscaped views of the park, as well as the interior renovation and exterior restoration.